Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup

Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district.

Enjoy breathtaking views from Asen’s Fortress, perched on top of a hill in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains.

Visit the second largest monastery in Bulgaria and see the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary.

Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province

Travel time from Sofia to Plovdiv is about 1h and 45 min

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Stop At: Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria

Explore the 8000-year history of one of the oldest cities in the world Plovdiv. Travel through the ages just in one day.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria

Ruins of the old village and fortress where the ancient city was founded 4000 years BC.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ethnographic Museum, Ul. Doctor Stoyan Chomakov 2, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria

The building of the museum was built in 1847 and is a stunning masterpiece from Bulgarian Revival period. The museum keeps one of the biggest collections of Bulgarian cultural heritage.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: House-Museum Hindlian, Ul. Artin Gidikov 4, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria

The house of Stepan Hindliyan is one of the few houses in Plovdiv which has preserved its original symmetric design from the Revival period.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria

One of the best preserved ancient Roman theaters. It was built in the 1st century.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kapana suberb, Center ville Djumaya mosque, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria

Area with cozy restaurants and cafes.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress), Asenovgrad 4000 Bulgaria

The fortress played an important role in defending the route from the Aegean Sea to Thrace. It is perched on top of a hill in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains and reveals breathtaking views.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bachkovo Monastery, 10km south of Asenovgrad on the main road between Assenovgrad and Smolyan, Bachkovo 4251 Bulgaria

The second largest monastery in Bulgaria with one of the oldest iconostasis in the country and the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sofia, Sofia, Sofia Region

Travel time from Bachkovo monastery to Sofia is about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 8 To 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1: ploshtad "Knyaz Aleksandar I", Old City Center, pl. "Knyaz Aleksandar I", 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
2: Old Town of Plovdiv, Staria gradPlovdiv Center, ul. "Saborna" 24, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

• Vrazhdebna Airport, Sofia Bulgaria

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Licensed English-speaking guide
• Transport with minivan or car
• Entrance fee to Asen's fortress
• Entrance fee to House-Museum Hindliyan, Plovdiv
• Entry/Admission - Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Entrance fee to Ethnographic museum, Plovdiv - 8 leva
• Entrance fee to Roman Theatre, Plovdiv - 5 leva

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